Brody Allen, terminally ill boy who loved Christmas, passes away

COLERAIN TWP. OH (FOX19) - The terminally ill toddler whose hometown rallied around him and his family by holding Christmas celebrations early so he could enjoy them has lost his battle with cancer.

Brody Allen died early Friday morning.

The 2-year-old was diagnosed with inoperable brain and spine cancer in May.

"It is with the deepest sadness I want tell you that Brody has lost his fight. This morning at 6 am Brody passed quietly, and peacefully in the arms of his mother Shilo. He did not suffer. He was surrounded by his family and I have no doubt many angel's. While our sadness is immeasurable and we will miss his smiling beautiful soul, we are also comforted in knowing that today our son has touched the face of God.

Today heaven welcomed home our little super hero.

Fly high little man.. Until we see you again. We love you," his father, Todd Allen said in a Facebook post.